Bobi Wine is not happy with the authorities after his “Dembe” song was allegedly banned. The singer claims the song can not be played on state media, even after UCC came out publicly and denied banning the song. Read his statement about the issue below:
“We are all Ugandans and it’s our responsibility to maintain National Stability. It’s not just the power of arms that maintains peace but also the general mindset of the population. As an artiste, I used my musical talent to send out a message of peace and tolerance during this election period. It was my contribution to the peace that we all seek to maintain.
Following the controversial news of banning the song, UCC came out to clear the air and denied banning it. However this song has been silently but realistically banned on all state media. I was at UBC and I was told straight that following a meeting,it was resolved that the Dembe song will not air.
Many people call on request hours to ask for the song but it’s never played. Some programmes directors of radio and TV stations have told me that they received calls ordering them not to play the song.”
Staff Writer